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HDS-8 Gen2 Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo, 50/200kHz Transducer, Insight USA Cartography
- Model # 12971164 | Manuf. # 000-10536-001
- In Stock: Available for immediate shipment.
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May 09, 2013 - July 21, 2013
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Chartplotter/fishfinder combos for serious anglers, Gen2 HDS units are faster than ever with lightning-fast chart updates and real-time StructureMap™ capability, which overlays StructureScan™ sonar imaging on top of nautical charts, for a comprehensive view of your location and finned quarry below. USA Insight Cartography gives you inland and coastal mapping-including the Great Lakes with detailed shorelines and depth contours, plus Fishing HotSpots data for more than 500 U.S. lakes-a $400 value, built-in! Contour shading offers stunning life-like perspectives of bottom structure and topography. FlyWheel™ scroll dial and command soft keys give you quicker, easier control and fine-tuning of fishfinding and navigational features. 16-channel GPS furnishes faster time-to-signal lock and precision position.
- Screen Size: 8.4"diag.
- Screen Resolution: 600 x 800
- Horizontal Pixels: 800
- Vertical Pixels: 600
- Preloaded Cartography: InsightUSA
- Optional Cartography: Navionics® Platinum+, Platinum, HotMaps™ Platinum, Lowrance Hot Spots® PRO, LakeMaster® ProMaps (Americas)
- Transducer: 50/200kHz
- Data Interface: NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Ethernet
- Receiver Type: High-sensitivity 16-channel GPS with WAAS Waypoints & Routes: 5,000 waypoints, 200 routes and 10 trails
- Dimensions: 7-7/8"H x 10-5/8"W x 3-11/16"D
- Transmit Power: Max 32W (RMS actual); 3,750W (RMS analog equivalent)
- Max. Depth: 5,000' with 50/200kHz transducer
- Waterproof Rating: IPX7
- Warranty: Two years
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- easy to use
- Reliable
- Screen is very bright
- Uses Navionics Platinum
Cons
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Comments about HDS 8 Gen2 Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo, 50/200kHz Transducer, Insight USA Cartography:
I bought this unit to replace another well known brand. The Lowrance is so much easier to use. My only complaint is that I have difficulty hearing the alarms,
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